Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Community Health Systems is hiring a Senior Accountant, Transaction Processing to perform accounting activities including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting. The role supports audits, regulatory compliance, and financial decision-making while contributing to accounting process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Performs and reviews monthly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Prepares and analyzes financial statements, variance reports, and other management reports to track financial performance and identify trends
- Reconciles complex accounts, including intercompany transactions, cash management, fixed assets, and tax-related accounts
- Supports tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance efforts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to external agencies as needed
- Assists with financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow analysis, collaborating with finance teams on budgeting processes
- Provides technical accounting support and research, ensuring proper treatment of financial transactions under relevant accounting guidelines
- Prepares reports for external filings, including SEC forms (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and other regulatory requirements where applicable
- Identifies and implements process improvements, streamlining accounting functions to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax authorities, and financial analysts, to ensure transparency and compliance in financial operations
- Ensures compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and company accounting policies, supporting audit requests and internal control processes
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance
- Complies with all policies and standards
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required or
- A combination of education and significant experience in accounting or finance may be considered in lieu of a degree
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit required
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general accounting principles
- Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and financial reporting tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently on complex accounting tasks and financial research
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, working with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA preferred
- Experience in corporate accounting, tax, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, or financial reporting preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling
- 401(k) with matching
- Remote work
- Professional development is encouraged
- Career advancement is possible
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